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UT Arlington vs. Akron, 3.20.17

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UT Arlington Mavericks forward Jorge Bilbao (45) reacts after being fouled int eh first half as Akron plays UTA in their second round game of the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) in Arlington, Monday. Paul Moseleypmoseley@star-telegram.com

Akron Zips guard Noah Robotham (14) drives around UT Arlington Mavericks guard Erick Neal (1) in the second half as UTA beats Akron 85-69 in their second round game of the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) in Arlington, Monday. Paul Moseleypmoseley@star-telegram.com

UTA head coach Scott Cross on the bench in the second half as UTA beats Akron 85-69 in their second round game of the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) in Arlington, Monday. Paul Moseleypmoseley@star-telegram.com

UTA head coach Scott Cross leans back while watching his team on offense in the second half as UTA beats Akron 85-69 in their second round game of the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) in Arlington, Monday. Paul Moseleypmoseley@star-telegram.com

A UTA trainer talks to the referee about UT Arlington senior Mavericks guard Jalen Jones (10) about entering the game in the second half. Jones had broken his thumb earlier in teh season. UTA beats Akron 85-69 in their second round game of the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) in Arlington, Monday. Paul Moseleypmoseley@star-telegram.com

Akron Zips center Isaiah Johnson (23) and UT Arlington Mavericks guard Erick Neal (1) dive for a loose ball in the second half as UTA beats Akron 85-69 in their second round game of the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) in Arlington, Monday. Paul Moseleypmoseley@star-telegram.com

UT Arlington Mavericks guard Erick Neal (1) rushes in for a layup in the second half as UTA beats Akron 85-69 in their second round game of the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) in Arlington, Monday. Paul Moseleypmoseley@star-telegram.com

The UTA bench erupts in the second half after a three-point basket as UTA beats Akron 85-69 in their second round game of the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) in Arlington, Monday. Paul Moseleypmoseley@star-telegram.com

Akron Zips guard Antino Jackson (55) drives in for a first half shot as Akron plays UTA in their second round game of the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) in Arlington, Monday. Paul Moseleypmoseley@star-telegram.com

UT Arlington Mavericks forward Jorge Bilbao (45) and Akron Zips guard Jimond Ivey (0) battle for a loose ball under the net in the first half as Akron plays UTA in their second round game of the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) in Arlington, Monday. Paul Moseleypmoseley@star-telegram.com

Akron Zips guard Josh Williams (1) falls back while shooting over UT Arlington Mavericks forward Jorge Bilbao (45) and guard Kaelon Wilson (5) in the first half as Akron plays UTA in their second round game of the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) in Arlington, Monday. Paul Moseleypmoseley@star-telegram.com

Akron head coach Keith Dambrot looks back at Akron Zips guard Josh Williams (1) during a first half time out as Akron plays UTA in their second round game of the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) in Arlington. Paul Moseleypmoseley@star-telegram.com

Akron Zips guard Noah Robotham (14) drives in for a shot under the basket in the first half as Akron plays UTA in their second round game of the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) in Arlington, Monday. Paul Moseleypmoseley@star-telegram.com

UT Arlington Mavericks center Link Kabadyundi (22) leaps for a rebound with Akron Zips forward Emmanuel Olojakpoke (22) behind him in the first half as Akron plays UTA in their second round game of the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) in Arlington, Monday. Paul Moseleypmoseley@star-telegram.com